landscape-mapping

Decision landscape mapping surfaces the structure of a decision early by mapping alternatives, decision points, and their intersections before evidence is gathered. You need it to clarify options and relationships between choices during the deliberative decision process.

To map decision alternatives, document each option including a "do nothing" baseline, identify underlying assumptions for each decision point, and capture dependencies, conflicts, and reinforcements between those intersections in a structured landscape artifact.

Yes, landscape mapping categorizes knowns, unknown-knowables, and unknown-unknowables to support risk analysis. It structures these categories alongside alternatives and decision points to surface assumptions and clarify choices.

The best way to document decision points is to surface underlying assumptions for each alternative, then explicitly map how those points intersect by capturing dependencies, conflicts, and reinforcements within a structured landscape artifact.

Yes, decision landscape mapping is specifically designed to surface the structure of a decision before evidence is gathered. It clarifies options and relationships early, helping teams outline choices and identify assumptions upfront.

Including a "do nothing" option in decision mapping establishes a baseline alternative against which other options are evaluated. It ensures the landscape captures the full scope of choices and prevents biased option selection.